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Les Terrasses is a remarkable offering from importer Eric Solomon who personally put together this 9000 case blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah all from vines over thirty years of age. Approximately one-third of it spent time in barrel. A dense ruby/purple color is followed by sumptuous aromas of black fruits spice earth and flowers. Full-bodied and opulent with good underlying structure dazzling purity and tremendous texture this high-class serious Cotes du Ventoux is supple enough to drink now yet possesses all the stuffing needed to age (possibly improve) for 4-6 years. Amazing stuff!

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Odette and Rene Bastide bought this 100 hectare estate with 18th century chateau in 1970 and spent consioderable time and money on renovations and modernisation.They were assisted by daughter and son-in-law Edith and Paul Chaudiere.In 1989 they left the local co-operative and started making and bottling their own wines.In 2003 their sons Alexandre and Frederic Chaudiere took over. The estate ... Read more

Odette and Rene Bastide bought this 100 hectare estate with 18th century chateau in 1970 and spent consioderable time and money on renovations and modernisation.They were assisted by daughter and son-in-law Edith and Paul Chaudiere.In 1989 they left the local co-operative and started making and bottling their own wines.In 2003 their sons Alexandre and Frederic Chaudiere took over. The estate is in the process of going organic and the well known American wine critic Robert Parker described it as 'one of my all time favouite producers in France'
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Les Terrasses is a remarkable offering from importer Eric Solomon who personally put together this 9000 case blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah all from vines over thirty years of age. Approximately one-third of it spent time in barrel. A dense ruby/purple color is followed by sumptuous aromas of black fruits spice earth and flowers. Full-bodied and opulent with good underlying structure dazzling purity and tremendous texture this high-class serious Cotes du Ventoux is supple enough to drink now yet possesses all the stuffing needed to age (possibly improve) for 4-6 years. Amazing stuff!